{"id":53764,"date":"2020-04-24T01:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T01:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=53764"},"modified":"2025-06-24T09:54:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T09:54:41","slug":"how-to-permanently-clear-browsing-history-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-permanently-clear-browsing-history-on-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Permanently Clear Browsing History on Mac?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>As a Mac user, you must be comfortable with your Safari web browser due to its ease-of-use, user-friendly interface, and advanced security features. But for a change, you might have tried your hands on Chrome as well as Firefox. All these popular web browsers store data about your visited websites, bookmarks, favorites, etc. on your Mac storage drive.<\/p><p>The browsing data, though useful for your reference and for augmenting your browsing experience, is not secure and can be misused by anybody who has access to your Mac. For instance, one could check your browsing history to know what all websites you visited in the past and access your sensitive data. Data misuse by a Mac user or any malicious program may result in a breach of privacy, identity theft, and financial loss.<\/p><p>The next sections describe different DIY methods to clear browsing history on macOS.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"clear-your-browsing-history-in-apple-safari-on-mac\">Clear Your Browsing History in Apple Safari on Mac<\/h2><p>To clear Safari history on Mac, perform the following steps:<\/p><p>1. Launch <strong>Safari<\/strong> application on your Mac.<\/p><p>2. On the <strong>Menu Bar<\/strong>, go to <strong>History<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Clear History<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-31.png\" alt=\"History menu\" class=\"wp-image-53815 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-31.png 582w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-31-300x123.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>3. On the pop-up window, select &lsquo;<strong>all history<\/strong>&rsquo; or any other timeframe from the <strong>Clear<\/strong> spin box then click <strong>Clear History<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-32.png\" alt=\"Pop-up window\" class=\"wp-image-53816 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-32.png 416w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-32-300x115.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>Your browsing history for the selected timeframe is removed from Safari.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"clear-your-browsing-data-in-google-chrome-on-mac\">Clear Your Browsing Data in Google Chrome on Mac<\/h2><p>To clear Chrome browsing data on Mac, perform the following steps:<\/p><p>1. Launch <strong>Chrome<\/strong> application on your Mac.<\/p><p>2. On the Menu Bar, go to <strong>Chrome<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Clear Browsing Data<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-33.png\" alt=\"Chrome menu\" class=\"wp-image-53817 apply-gradient-on-post-images\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>3. In the <strong>Clear browsing data<\/strong> window, click the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> tab, select a <strong>Time range<\/strong> from the drop-down list, select all browsing data that you wish to clear, and click <strong>Clear Data<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"510\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-34.png\" alt=\"Clear browsing data window\" class=\"wp-image-53818 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-34.png 510w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-34-300x279.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>Your browsing data from the selected time range is removed from Chrome.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"clear-your-history-data-in-mozilla-firefox-on-mac\">Clear Your History Data in Mozilla Firefox on Mac<\/h2><p>To clear Firefox history on Mac, perform the following steps:<\/p><p>1. Launch <strong>Firefox<\/strong> application on your Mac.<\/p><p>2. From the <strong>Menu Bar<\/strong>, go to <strong>History<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Clear Recent History<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-35.png\" alt=\"History menu\" class=\"wp-image-53819 apply-gradient-on-post-images\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>3. On the <strong>Clear All History<\/strong> window, select <strong>Everything<\/strong> or any specific time range from the <strong>Time range to clear<\/strong> spin box. Select the required checkbox then click <strong>Clear Now<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"438\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-36.png\" alt=\"Clear All History window\" class=\"wp-image-53820 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-36.png 438w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-36-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-36-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-36-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-36-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>Your history data from the selected time range is cleared from Firefox.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"secure-erase-all-internet-activities-on-mac\">Secure Erase All Internet Activities on Mac<\/h2><p>To erase all Internet activities on Mac securely, perform the following steps:<\/p><p>1. Install <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-tools\/file-eraser-mac.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stellar File Eraser<\/a><\/strong> software on your Mac.<\/p><p>2. Launch the software. From the &lsquo;<strong>Select What To Erase<\/strong>&rsquo; screen, toggle on the required items to erase, then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-37.png\" alt=\"Select What To Erase screen\" class=\"wp-image-53821 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-37.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-37-300x209.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>3. Select the files to erase, then click the <strong>Erase<\/strong> button.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-39.png\" alt=\"Files &amp; Folders screen\" class=\"wp-image-53823 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-39.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-39-300x209.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>4. Click the <strong>Confirm Erase<\/strong> button to complete the file erasing process.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-38.png\" alt=\"Confirm dialog window\" class=\"wp-image-53822 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-38.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image-38-300x209.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>Apart from erasing Internet activities for good, the software erases files or folders, system traces, application traces, unused spaces, etc. on MacBook Air, iMac, Mac mini, or their Pro models, as well as an external hard drive. The software protects against data theft and safeguards your privacy. You can also use the tool to generate an erasure report for audit trail.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>We hope now you&rsquo;re aware of the methods to clear your browsing history on the three popular Mac web browsers (Safari, Chrome, and Firefox) without any cost. But these methods don&rsquo;t remove the browsing data permanently, as any Mac data recovery software can recover it easily. This leaves you vulnerable to data leakage and misuse. <\/p><p>If you wish to perform the erase task securely in a way that no data recovery software could recover your erased data, then use <strong>Stellar File Eraser for Mac<\/strong> software. The software wipes all Internet activities from various web browsers installed on your Mac with a click of a button. Also, you don&rsquo;t need to manually perform the erasure as the tool allows you to schedule the erasure task automatically. Plus, the tool is compatible with macOS Big Sur 11 and earlier macOS versions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a Mac user, you must be comfortable with your Safari web&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-permanently-clear-browsing-history-on-mac\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Permanently Clear Browsing History on Mac?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":54051,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53764","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-file-eraser","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Permanently Clear Browsing History on Mac for Free?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here are the methods to clear your browsing history on Mac permanently. 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